At the 3rd Annual Faculty Recognition Awards Ceremony last week the American Samoa Community College honored achievements of both individuals and departments over the last twelve months.
ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi Pato said a teaching career can be likened to an electrical battery, something that needs to be kept properly charged.
The recipients of the Individual Special Awards for Student Centeredness, were:
- Dr. Faofua Faatoafe, advisor for the Business Ambassadors of ASCC (BAOA);
- Mrs. Rosie Ah Chee Toeava, advisor for the Law Justice Club;
- Mrs. Elisapeta Faalafi-Jones, Christian Club advisor;
- Mr. Poe Mageo, chairman of the Faculty Senate;
- Mr. Kuki Tuiasosopo, Phi Theta Kappa honor society advisor;
- Mrs. Regina Meredith-Fitiao, leader of many art projects involving students;
- Dr. Daniel Chang, EXITO Club advisor;
- Mr. Derek Helsham, Psychology Club advisor;
- Ms. Lele Ah Mu, AHEC HOSA Club advisor;
- Mr. Evile Feleti, Student Association for Fa’aSamoa advisor;
- Dr. Randel De Wees, LSAMP and Marine Science advisor; and
- Mrs. Feleni Petelo Alainuuese, Lumana’i Teachers Club advisor.
Outstanding Student and Community Activities were given to seven academic departments within ASCC that organized activities involving students which also benefited the general public.
These were
- ACNR/Land Grant; Business;
- Criminal Justice;
- Fine Arts;
- Health and Human Services;
- Language and Literature; and
- the Samoan Studies department.
The best record for monthly meets, were presented to:
- Criminal Justice;
- the English-College Accelerated Preparatory Program; and
- Language and Literature.
The Samoan Studies Institute ’s recognized: Mr. Evile Feleti, Mrs. Alofa Nuusila and Mrs. Tamari Mulitalo-Chung.
The longest-serving faculty and academic administrative staff at ASCC were also honored.
First to be recognized were faculty and staff who have served for 35 years or more.
Those honored were: Mrs. Elisapeta Faalafi Jones, Mr. Ed Imo, Mr. Laau Liufau and Ms. Cherylmoanamarie Ripley.
Also recognized for 20 or more years of serving the College were Ms. Sinaitaaga Mose Peni; Dr. Faofua Faatoafe; Mrs. Regina Meredith-Fitiao; Ms. Lele Ah Mu; Mr. Tunufai Leiato; Mrs. Ethel Sokimi; and Mrs. Lilian Temese.
In the next portion of the program, recognition was given to the administrators who guide the College’s overall efforts to fulfill its Mission.
These individuals, who received tokens of sincere appreciation, included:
- President Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi Pato;
- newly appointed Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lina Galea’i Scanlan;
- Vice President of Administrative Services Dr. Mikaele Etuale;
- newly appointed Director of Teacher Education Ms. Shirley De La Rosa;
- Dean of Student Services Dr. Emilia Le’i;
- ACNR Director Aufa’i Apulu Ropeti Areta;
- SSI Director Mrs. Okenaisa Fauolo Manila;
- Adult Education, Literacy and Extended Learning Director Mr. Tauvela Fale.The last set of awards, for assisting the Academic Division in providing workshops/training to the faculty, were presented to:
- Office of Institutional Effectiveness Director Mr. Sonny Leomiti;
- Registrar Officer Mrs. Sifagatogo Tuitasi; University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Director Ms. Tafaimamao Tupuola; and
- Financial Aid Manager Mr. Peteru Lam Yuen.
